May 27, 2026 Marketing Support Group Meeting (27 May 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

The Zoom meeting will be opened at 6 p.m. for those who wish to discuss their own marketing efforts and to share what works and what hasn't worked with other Guild members. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m.

The Modern Landscape of Self-Publishing

The path to publication can often feel like a maze of conflicting advice, technical hurdles, and industry myths. To help provide clarity and professional guidance, Crescent Hill Publishers is honored to invite you to an exclusive Zoom session tailored specifically for the Guild’s community of authors and editors.

Senior Publishing Agent, Tyler J. Smith, will lead this presentation to explore the modern landscape of self-publishing. With over 15 years of industry experience—spanning the NYC market to global distribution—Tyler will provide a roadmap for authors looking to maintain creative control while achieving professional-grade results.

Session Highlights:

• The Publishing Roadmap: A step-by-step guide to professional editing, custom design, and global distribution.

• Myth-Busting: Clearing up common misconceptions regarding ownership rights, royalties, and the reality of "hybrid" publishing.

• Navigating the Platforms: Essential tips for maximizing reach on Amazon, IngramSpark, and beyond.

• Live Q&A: An open floor to answer your specific concerns and technical questions.

In the meantime, we invite you to explore our work and the success stories of our current authors via our complete company profile:

View Complete Company Profile & Portfolio

Crescent Hill believes authors should focus on their craft while they handle the complexities of the industry. Whether you are currently drafting your first manuscript or looking to republish an existing work, this session is designed to empower you with the facts.

June 2026 Monthly Membership Presentation (22 Jun 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:30:00 GMT

DIALOGUE IS CHARACTER
with Corey Fayman
May 18, 2026

Dialogue is an important, and sometimes overlooked, technique for defining your characters, entertaining your reader, and advancing your plot. Don't settle for flat and boring exposition when you can use more lively and interesting conversations to get the job done. In this presentation, award-winning author Corey Lynn Fayman will discuss how he uses dialogue to entertain readers and create memorable characters.

Bio

“A powerful new voice on the crime-fiction scene” (ForeWord Reviews), Corey Lynn Fayman was born in La Jolla, CA in the same hospital where Raymond Chandler died. He holds a B.A. in English, with a specialization in creative writing and poetry from UCLA, and an M.A. in Educational Technology from San Diego State University. His creative career includes work as a musician, songwriter, sound designer, multimedia developer and college professor. He is the author of seven novels, including the San Diego Book Awards 2021 Geisel award winner Ballast Point Breakdown and the 2024 Shamus Award finalist Gillespie Field Groove.

NOTE: This meeting will be on the third Monday of May because the fourth Monday is Memorial Day.

San Diego Writers and Editors Guild upcoming events

May 27, 2026 Marketing Support Group Meeting (27 May 2026)

June 2026 Monthly Membership Presentation (22 Jun 2026)

DIALOGUE IS CHARACTER with Corey Fayman May 18, 2026

Bio

DIALOGUE IS CHARACTER
with Corey Fayman
May 18, 2026